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Israel Kills Five Palestinians in Gaza Strikes

9/7/2026

Summary

Israel Kills Civilians

Israel’s military killed five Palestinians, including two children, in Gaza within the past 24 hours.
An Israeli drone struck a civilian vehicle in Gaza City, killing Youssef Aqila and his nine-year-old daughter Wafaa.
Israeli artillery hit a classroom in Deir al-Balah, killing a seven-year-old child sheltering displaced families.
Medical sources say ceasefire violations have killed 1,344 Palestinians and injured 4,464 since Oct. 10, 2025.

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Kushner Defends Ceasefire

Jared Kushner defended the ceasefire’s stalled progress, calling Gaza “a dystopian place for a long time.”
Kushner said demilitarising Gaza will be “beyond our comprehension” and very difficult while speaking in Ukraine.
Hamas accuses Israel of breaching the October 2025 ceasefire and sabotaging U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal plan.
Israeli military said a strike targeting a Hamas militant wounded six at Al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza City.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 Israel launched Operation Cast Lead, a three-week offensive in which the Israeli Defense Forces killed roughly 1,400 Palestinians, most civilians, a figure verified by Amnesty International and accepted by the United Nations. That high civilian toll prompted UN criticism, a pattern echoed by the October 2025 drone strike that again killed civilians in Gaza.

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Israel Kills Civilians

Israel’s military killed five Palestinians, including two children, in Gaza within the past 24 hours.
An Israeli drone struck a civilian vehicle in Gaza City, killing Youssef Aqila and his nine-year-old daughter Wafaa.
Israeli artillery hit a classroom in Deir al-Balah, killing a seven-year-old child sheltering displaced families.
Medical sources say ceasefire violations have killed 1,344 Palestinians and injured 4,464 since Oct. 10, 2025.

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